Yamaha YH-5000SE Orthodynamic (Planar Magnetic) Flagship Headphones

SOUND IS ALL ABOUT BEING TRUE

Yamaha's flagship YH-5000SE headphones combine advanced technologies to create a sound of tremendous quality. This is the very essence of Yamaha’s aspirations, to pursue a sound that is always true and so, they’ve also brought the finest materials, exemplified by their unique and historic ORTHODYNAMIC™ driver which has undergone even further evolution over time. For those seeking the absolute pinnacle of True Sound in headphones, the solution is here.

TRUE SOUND

Yamaha’s achievements and broad expertise as a brand are unparalleled in the world. We are extensively involved with all things music from the moment the artist creates a sound to the moment it reaches the listener’s ears-and we are intimately aware of even the thoughts that artists put into their music. From the detailed breathy vocals and subtle performance nuances of the artists, the energetic dynamism without the slightest bit of distortion, and the spatial expression that fully conveys the enthusiasm of a packed concert venue, we deliver a musical experience that makes you feel as if you can reach out and touch the artist.

FULL-FLEDGED PURSUIT OF SONIC ACCURACY.

YAMAHA’S UNIQUE ORTHODYNAMIC™ DRIVER.

Yamaha's original ORTHODYNAMIC™ headphones captivated audiophiles in the 1970s, beginning with the famed HP-1. Taking advantage of the latest technology, we’ve redesigned this driver, which encompasses a thin film diaphragm with metal coil patterning. To minimize any degradation in sound quality, we’ve implemented various innovative measures. These include eliminating the fixed central structure of conventional headphones, ensuring shape retention by use of concentric circle corrugation and pattern reinforcement, and avoiding magnetic substances in the vicinity. All of these enable an authentic sound that is easy on the ears and yet ultra-responsive.

DELICATE, SMOOTH EXPRESSIVENESS.

FULL-FREQUENCY RANGE FROM LARGE HOUSING.

The large housing that comfortably envelops the ear has ample internal acoustic volume. It features an open-back design for creating ideal airflow, thereby reducing adverse effects on the thin film diaphragm, and preventing sound reflections inside the rear cavity. This helps with eliminating undesirable resonance. Moreover, we’ve adopted a newly developed Japanese-made rolled plain Dutch weave stainless steel filter to control internal pressure in the housing, with an arch-shaped protrusion arranged inside the housing which functions as a reflector. These features allowed us to achieve exceptionally realistic reproduction of both instrumental and vocal sounds, and properly control those sounds throughout their initial attack and final decay.

THE COMFORT IN BECOMING

Immerse yourself more deeply in your own world of sound and music. We’ve crafted a lightweight set of headphones that makes you forget you’re even wearing them. They’re simply just natural and comfortable.

SLIM, LITHE, AND COMFORTABLE.

LIGHTWEIGHT MAGNESIUM BODY.

The housing frame is comprised of magnesium, which has the highest vibration-damping rate among practical metals. It is both lightweight and has outstanding rigidity. The result is a lightweight body of 320 grams, making it comfortable and unobtrusive even when listening over extended periods of time.

SNUG FIT. INCLINED SWIVEL MECHANISM.

It is crucial that the housing fits snugly into the space behind the ear in order to eliminate bias in localization due to air leakage and compensate for the lack of volume in the low range. The YH-5000SE smoothly stabilizes surface pressure by tilting the rotation axis of the swivel and providing a degree of vertical mobility. The snug fit provided to the ears and head delivers a wonderfully comfortable listening experience.

Tech Specs:

Headphones Type: Over-Ear
Housing: Open-Back
Driver: ORTHODYNAMIC (Planar magnetic)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 70 kHz
Sensitivity (SPL): 98 dB/mW (at 1 kHz)
Weight: 320g
Impedance: 34 Ω (at 1 kHz)
Accessories
Cable: Unbalanced cable: 3.5 mm (with 6.3 mm screw-on adaptor), Balanced cable: 4.4 mm 5-pole plug
Earpad: Leather: Sheep skin leather / PU leather, Suede: Ultrasuede
Others: Headphone stand: Dimension: W118 x H283 x L146 mm, Weight: Approx. 980 g, Material: Aluminum alloy / Copper alloy